The Bavarians just revealed the new 6 Series Gran Turismo, a four-door liftback that combines “the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with alluring coupe style,” according to BMW. As an evolution of the outgoing 5 Series Gran Turismo, the 6 Series GT is aimed at competitors like the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Audi A7.

Outside, the new 6 Series GT is longer and lower than before, while inside you’ll find an ultra-plush cabin, premium materials, and a slick layout. Three engines will be available at launch, with RWD as standard and AWD offered on select models. An eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission comes as standard. Power options include a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 258 horses and 295 pound-feet of torque, good enough to hit 62 mph in 6.3 seconds. There will also be a 3.0-liter six-cylinder creating 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, which reduces the sprint to 62 mph to 5.4 seconds. Finally, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder oil burner will also make the options list, offering up 265 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque, good enough for a 6-second run to 62 mph. Top speed for all variants is governed at 155 mph. Pricing is set at around $70,000, with a market launch slated for November of this year and a public debut this September at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. We’ll have a full review posted soon, but in the meantime, read on for the full press release and a few more nitty gritty details.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.

A Few More Details

Outside, the 6 Series GT isn’t the most elegant Bimmer we’ve ever seen, but at least the performance specs are headed in the right direction. Get it in the right configuration, and it’s much as 0.7 seconds quicker to 62 mph than the outgoing 630i Gran Turismo equivalent, with further improvements to fuel consumption as well. Thanks to active air flaps and that sloping roofline, the 6 Series GT slips through the atmosphere with a low Cd of just 0.25.

It’s also lighter than before, cutting as much as 150 kg (331 pounds) over its predecessor thanks to a lighter body. That said, the 6 Series GT is still a rather heavy automobile, but should be somewhat interesting in the corners thanks to a standard air suspension system for the rear axle. The model is also optionally available with an adaptive set-up if desired.

Per usual, the Bimmer is equipped with lots of onboard tech, such as the latest iDrive system, Touch Controller, and gesture control. It’s also got safety stuff like lane-keep assist, steering and lane control assist, cross traffic warning, and evasion aid. Adaptive headlights in the nose are equipped with LED lighting elements.

What do you think? Do you like it, or do you think this unique body style should have ended with the 5 Series Gran Turismo? Let us know in the comments.